Table 4.
Recommended doses of Folic acidin different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
|
| Sl. No. |
Age |
Recommended dose |
|
|
| Male |
Female |
|
|
| 1. |
0 to 6 months |
65 mcg (2600 IU) |
65 mcg (2600 IU) |
|
| 2. |
7 to 12 months |
80 mcg (3200IU) |
80 mcg (3200IU) |
|
| 3. |
1 years to 3 years |
150 mcg (6000 IU) |
150 mcg (6000 IU) |
|
| 4. |
4 years to 8 years |
200 mcg (8000 IU) |
200 mcg (8000 IU) |
|
| 5. |
9 years to 13 years |
300 mcg (12000 IU) |
300 mcg (12000 IU) |
|
| 6. |
14 years to 18 years |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
|
| 7. |
Above 19 years |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
400 mcg (16000 IU) |
|
| 8. |
Pregnant woman |
|
600 mcg (24000 IU) |
|
| 9. |
Lactating woman |
|
500 mcg (20000 IU) |
|
|
|
